Your Advantages
- HUBZone sole source contracts up to $4.5M (services) or $8M (manufacturing)
- 3% federal contracting goal for HUBZone firms
- 10% price evaluation preference in full and open competitions
- Set-aside contracts limited to HUBZone businesses only
- Can hold HUBZone certification alongside other certifications
- Helps communities by incentivizing business in underserved areas
How to Get Started
Verify Your Location
Check if your principal office is in a HUBZone using the SBA's HUBZone map at maps.certify.sba.gov. At least 35% of your employees must also reside in a HUBZone.
Register on SAM.gov
Complete SAM.gov registration before applying for HUBZone certification.
Apply for HUBZone Certification
Apply through SBA's certify.sba.gov portal with proof of office location, employee addresses, and business documents.
Search HUBZone Set-Asides
Use Bureauify to filter for HUBZone set-aside and sole source contracts in your industry.
Maintain Compliance
Recertify every 3 years. Maintain the 35% employee residency requirement and principal office location continuously.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a HUBZone?
A HUBZone is a geographic area designated by the SBA as economically distressed — including areas with high unemployment, low income, or on Indian lands. Check the SBA HUBZone map to see if your address qualifies.
Can I move my business to a HUBZone to qualify?
Yes, but your principal office must be genuinely located in the HUBZone (not just a PO box), and 35% of your employees must live in HUBZones.
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